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BRITISH ART FAIR
The British Art Fair returns to the
Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea, from 25 to 28
September, offering visitors the chance to
immerse themselves in the very best of
Modern and Contemporary British art.
Since its launch in 1988, the fair has
grown into the UK’s only event dedicated
solely to British art. It has become a
highlight of the cultural calendar,
attracting more than 12,000 visitors
annually, from seasoned collectors and
curators to those simply curious about
discovering new talent.
Set within the elegant and spacious
galleries of the Saatchi, the fair brings
together more than 80 leading dealers.
Long-established names such as The Fine
Art Society, Osborne Samuel and Portland
Gallery appear alongside fresh exhibitors
including Gallery Ten, Jonathan Soden
and Sisters Grimm. The result is a wideranging presentation of artworks that
spans generations and styles.
Visitors will encounter paintings,
drawings, sculptures, prints, ceramics and
digital works by celebrated names such as
David Hockney, Barbara Hepworth, Frank
Auerbach, Tracey Emin, L.S. Lowry, Henry
Moore, Bridget Riley, Damien Hirst and
Banksy, as well as the opportunity to
discover hidden gems.
A key feature of this year’s programme
is ‘Unsung’, curated by art market
journalist Colin Gleadell, which highlights
Modern British artists whose
contributions have too often been
overlooked or overshadowed. Alongside
this, the fair embraces the contemporary
edge through SOLO CONTEMPORARY,
curated by Zavier Ellis, focusing on some
of the UK’s most dynamic emerging artists
and gallerists. Equally innovative is
Digitalism, curated by Rebekah TolleyGeorgiou, which presents immersive
digital art and showcases the growing
influence of new technologies on creative
practice.
The fair also welcomes a new charity
partner, Hospital Rooms, an organisation
dedicated to transforming mental health
hospitals through art and creativity.
At the fair, Hospital Rooms will create a
calming, immersive interior where visitors
can relax, learn about their work, and
support new projects. A limited-edition
print by a leading contemporary artist will
be sold to raise vital funds for workshops
and installations in clinical settings.
More than just an exhibition, the
British Art Fair is a place to explore,
connect and be inspired. With expert
dealers on hand, curated talks and an
atmosphere that combines sophistication
with accessibility, it offers an enriching
experience for art lovers at every level.
Find out more on the website at
www.britishartfair.co.uk
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